| The risk of ototoxicity is not as much of an issue with the intact tympanic membrane. |
| Cerumen removal is essential for visualization of the tympanic membrane, and some type of curette should be used to remove cerumen. |
| If the physician was unable to completely visualize the tympanic membrane 15 minutes later, the ear was irrigated with 50 ml of tepid water. |
| The remainder underwent Type III tympanoplasty with the tympanic membrane placed directly over the stapes suprastructure. |
| The skin of the cartilaginous canal is affected initially, with more severe disease affecting the concha, bony canal and tympanic membrane. |
| Clearance of the obstruction showed that the tympanic membrane was compressed against the promontory. |
